statice 'Apricot'
sea lavender statice Apricot
Statice is an easy to grow, ‘everlasting’ and ever-popular flowering annual, forming a basal rosette of rich green foliage from...
approx 100 seeds
£4.79
available to order from winter
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Plant description
Statice is an easy to grow, ‘everlasting’ and ever-popular flowering annual, forming a basal rosette of rich green foliage from which abundant sprays of apricot-pink, papery blooms emerge on wiry stems ripe for cut flower arrangements. Loved by pollinating insects, and incredibly long-lasting, a dried arrangement of Limonium sinuatum Apricot will hold its colour throughout the winter.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Limonium sinuatum QIS Apricot:
Plant in a sunny spot with well-drained soil, ideally enriched with some compost. Space plants around 30cm (12in) apart to allow good airflow and reduce disease risk. Water regularly while establishing, but once mature they are quite drought-tolerant, and avoid waterlogging.
Feed lightly during the growing season to encourage strong stems and abundant blooms. Regular deadheading will also encourage prolonged flowering.
Feed lightly during the growing season to encourage strong stems and abundant blooms. Regular deadheading will also encourage prolonged flowering.
Sowing instructions:
Sow under glass from February onto good quality seed compost and lightly cover with vermiculite. Germination takes approximately 2-3 weeks at 64-68°F (18-20°C). Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into pots or trays and harden off for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 25-30cm (10-12in) apart. Pinch back any 'leggy' seedlings when planting.
To dry flowers for winter displays, cut stems just before flowers are fully open and hang small bunches upside down in a cool ventilated area.
To dry flowers for winter displays, cut stems just before flowers are fully open and hang small bunches upside down in a cool ventilated area.
